[2] The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal runs through the village, and under Patch Bridge which must be crossed to reach the Wildfowl Trust.

Damage to the decking of Patch Bridge in October 2007 resulted in a temporary repair being made using steel plates.

The village church of St John the Evangelist dates from the early 13th century and is a grade I listed building.

Ernest Cook extended the estate further by purchasing Breadstone Farm and Wanswell Court from the Berkeley family.

[9] "The Swans" or "The Bridge" play their home matches at their ground located in Wisloe Road, Cambridge, just across the A38 from Slimbridge village.